Which professional administers treatments and maintains records?

• A. Nurse
• B. Radiation Therapist
• C. Radiation Oncologist
• D. Medical Physicist

Answer: (B)

In radiotherapy, the person who delivers daily treatments and keeps the treatment records is the radiation therapist. They operate the treatment machine, position and immobilize the patient, verify the prescribed dose and treatment site, and document each session in the patient’s chart. This role translates the treatment plan into everyday practice, ensuring the right patient receives the right dose at the right time while maintaining accurate records. The radiation oncologist prescribes and supervises the overall plan, the medical physicist handles dose calculations, machine calibration, and quality assurance, and nurses provide general patient care, but the hands-on administration and charting of daily treatments are the specialty of the radiation therapist.